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Karine Grigoryan

01-03-2022 | 22:22 Football
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Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Southampton vs West Ham


Southampton will face West Ham in the FA Cup 5th round on Wednesday, March 2nd. The Saints reached the fifth round after celebrating a 2-1 victory over Coventry, meanwhile, the Hammers beat Kidderminster Harriers with a 2-1 score. Ahead of the game, BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction.
Both of these sides are going well in the Premier League - Southampton are unbeaten in five games, while West Ham have not lost in four.   What I like most about Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl is that, win or lose, he does not make much of a fuss. It's only a few weeks since they were on a poor run of form, but they have turned that right around recently.   Southampton's home record is especially strong - they have only lost once at St Mary's all season - and that's one of the reasons I feel they might just edge this tie.   It's brilliant for West Ham that they are still fighting on three fronts at the start of March - the FA Cup, Europa League and the race for Champions League qualification - but I just feel something has to give.   The Hammers only just squeaked past Kidderminster in round four and, with a trip to Liverpool to come this weekend, I just wonder if Hammers boss David Moyes might gamble a bit and leave one or two players out.   With the way it is going for them in other competitions, losing this tie wouldn't be the end of the world - for starters they are right in the mix for fourth place.
  Lawrenson's prediction: 1-0
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